All scheduled events, welcome networking social, breakout sessions and the following meals (subject to change):

• Breakfast, June 25 – June 27
• Lunch, June 25, June 26
• Networking Social, June 26

We understand that resources for professional learning are limited. Here are a few tips to help you justify your school’s or district’s investment in your attendance to Fusion.

• Be results-oriented. Focus on what new information or ideas you will bring back to your school that will help increase opportunities and expand efforts to affect student learning.
• Share your learning. Offer to prepare and deliver a short presentation to your colleagues and leadership to share what you learned at the conference.
• Connect with your peers. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet with attendees, presenters, NWEA staff, and so many others who share your expertise, interests, and passions.
• Make the most of your trip. Extend your learning with pre-conference workshops that offer deep dives, resources, hands-on experience, and networking with fellow educators.

Fusion provides a value that extends well beyond the 2-½ day conference. Whether you are a classroom teacher, a principal, or a district or state administrator, Fusion offers over 100 relevant and innovative sessions that drive student, teacher, and school success. You’ll leave engaged, excited and prepared to enter the upcoming academic year.

Download Fusion New Orleans’ recommended letter to better understand the financial costs and value to attendees.

Yes, the sessions will be available to view in the spring, and you’ll be able to build your schedule in early June.

We will email paid registrants instructions on how to add sessions to their agenda. Please note that space in session rooms may be limited, and sessions could fill up quickly.

The pre-conference professional learning workshops are available to add to your registration. You will need to choose which workshop you would like to attend as part of the registration process. If you have any questions, please contact the Fusion Event Team.

Yes! The mobile app will be released approximately one month before the event. You will receive an email notification when it is available for download. You will be able to access all the event content no matter what version of phone or tablet you have.

Warm and often humid—perfect for grabbing a refreshing drink in the French Quarter! The average temperatures range from a high of 90 degrees to a low of 74 degrees.

We recommend business casual attire for the entire conference. Conference ballrooms tend to be chilly so please bring a blazer or a sweater.

There is an opportunity to indicate dietary restrictions and ADA accommodation during the registration process. The Fusion event team will reach out prior to the event with any questions.

Registration for Fusion is limited to current subscribers/users of NWEA products and services or those who have received a personal invitation from NWEA staff. All registrations are subject to approval. NWEA, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to deny or cancel any registration for any reason. Cancelled registrations by NWEA will have their event registration fee refunded. No refunds will be made for travel, room, or any other direct or indirect expenses.

It is recommended that participants attending pre-conference professional learning workshops arrive on Monday, June 23 at your leisure.

It is recommended that if you are NOT participating in pre-conference workshops, you should arrive at your leisure on Tuesday, June 24.

Fusion attendees are encouraged to stay through noon on Friday, June 27, when the programming ends.

Payments Online:

Credit Card: We accept payments online with all major credit cards.

Purchase order: You may secure your registration with a valid Purchase Order. First, register online. During registration, you will be asked to include your valid PO Number. An invoice will be included in your confirmation email.  Please note: POs are a temporary hold and not a form of payment. A check or major credit card must be sent for payment.

Payments by Mail:

Check: When mailing your check, please include the invoice to expedite payment application to registration records. Failure to do so may result in a cancelled registration. Checks should be made payable to: NWEA and mailed to 14046 Collection Center Drive Chicago, IL 60693-0140.

If at any time you need to change your form of payment to a credit card after you have submitted your registration, please complete the CC authorization form and email it to the Fusion Event Team so we can update your form of payment on our end.

To confirm receipt of your check or ACH payment, first login to your CVENT account to see if your payment has been applied to your account.  (Please note it takes 2-3 business days from the date your payment cleared your bank to post to CVENT.)  Please ensure your payment was sent to the correct bank/address.  We are not responsible for lost or misdirected payments, nor can we track payments in transit.

If you need further research, please send an email to our Accounts Receivable Team with your Confirmation number and the amount of your payment in the subject, along with the appropriate proof of payment below so we may research:

• Check – front and back of cancelled/endorsed/cleared check from your bank.
• ACH – ACH receipt AND a redacted pdf bank STATEMENT showing the money has come out of your account – (not an online activity screenshot).

Payment is due 30 days from the date of registration or by June 16, whichever is sooner. Once payment is received, your registration will be finalized. If we do not receive payment by the due date, your registration will be cancelled. NWEA requires payment prior to finalizing registration for Fusion.

• Cancellations received up to 11:59 PM Eastern Time Zone on April 7, 2025 will receive a 100% refund
• Cancellations received between April 8, 2025 and May 27, 2025 11:59 PM Eastern Time Zone will be charged a $499 cancellation fee and refunded the remaining amount
• Cancellations after 11:59 PM Eastern Time Zone on May 27, 2025, and no shows will not be issued refunds

Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing of refunds issued via check.

If you are no longer able to attend this event, you may transfer your registration to another individual within your organization. The request must be submitted in writing to the Fusion Event Team. 

Yes. When you first enter the registration path, enter the attendee name, email address, and contact information. At the bottom is a checkbox that says “I am registering on behalf of.” Check that box and you will be tagged as an “administrator” on those registrations and receive a copy of the confirmations.

Please visit our 24/7 support site:
Remit a Payment
Setting Up ACH or Wire Payments
Requesting a W-9

Click this passkey link to begin booking your room. The hotel requires all guests to secure their room and incidentals with a credit card. If your district requires payment of room and tax with a check, the full amount is due 30 days prior to arrival. If you have questions about billing, please contact Fusion Event Team.

The Hilton Riverside New Orleans has a 72-hour prior to arrival cancellation policy. Should you need to cancel your reservation please do so outside the 72-hour cancellation window to avoid a fee.

If you need to cancel within the policy you forfeit your deposit that was taken at the time of booking, or the hotel will charge your card a one-night room and tax cancellation fee.

Fusion room block cutoff date is May 30, 2025. The Fusion Event Team cannot guarantee any rooms or the negotiated room rate past this date.

All rooms within the room block are first come, first serve and are subject to availability.

Check in time is 4:00 p.m. Check out time is 11:00 a.m. Early check-in and late check-out requests are subject to availability.